This paper estimates the effects of gradually introducing a US$25/ton CO2-equivalent carbon tax in South Asian economies using the Climate Policy Assessment Tool (CPAT). The results for South Asia suggest...
The contribution of services to economic activity is difficult to measure, particularly in South Asia where the informal economy is large. This note provides additional information about methodology and...
There are rapid changes occurring as we emerge from the pandemic. Virtual services and digital technologies not only are here to stay, but innovation in these areas has accelerated in ways that we do not...
South Asia region’s economies continue on a recovery path, with production and export having recovered to pre-COVID trend levels. But the recovery has been uneven across countries and sectors, and significant...
South Asia region’s economies are beginning to recover, though unevenly: economic activity in industry and export sectors have recovered to pre-COVID levels but some labor-intensive services sectors and...
Does a global value chain framework provide additional insights into the question of whether foreign direct investment is beneficial to host countries? The literature has found mixed results on whether...
South Asia region’s economies are beginning to recover, though unevenly: economic activity in industry and export sectors have recovered to pre-COVID levels but some labor-intensive services sectors and...
The COVID-19 pandemic, which is still impacting South Asia, has temporarily brought the region to a near standstill. Governments proactively stabilized activity through monetary easing, fiscal stimulus...
The COVID-19 pandemic is not yet under control in South Asia, despite early containment measures. In March, South Asian countries quickly imposed lockdowns and travel restrictions, but not all countries...